Wells WB1-TM Service Manual

Model WB1

WELLS MANUFACTURING

265 Hobson Street, Smithville, Tennessee 37166

telephone: [phone]

fax: [phone]

www.wells-mfg.com

OWNER'S MANUAL

WAFFLE

BAKER

MODELS

WB1-TM
WB2-TM

212

Model WB2

Includes

INS

TALLATION

USE & CARE

EXPLODED VIEW

PARTS LIST WIRING

DIAGRAM

IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

This manual is considered to be part of the appliance and is to be given to the OWNER or
MANAGER of the restaurant, or to the person responsible for TRAINING OPERATORS of

this appliance. Additional manuals are available from your WELLS DEALER.

THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL PERSONS USING OR

INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE. Contact your WELLS DEALER if you have any

questions concerning installation, operation or maintenance of this equipment.

2M-Z15148 Rev. A

04/2018

LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY

Wells Manufacturing warranties new products to be free from defects
in material and/or workmanship for a period of one [1] year from the
date of original installation, except as noted below. Defects that occur
as a result of normal use, within the time period and limitations defined
in this warranty, will at Wells’ discretion have the parts replaced or

repaired by Wells or a Wells-authorized service agency.

THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO ALL LISTED CONDITIONS.

Repairs performed under this warranty are to be performed by a Wells­authorized service agency. Wells will not be responsible for charges
incurred or service performed by non-authorized repair agencies.

In all cases, the nearest Wells-authorized service agency must be used.

Wells will be responsible for normal labor charges incurred in the repair
or replacement of a warrantied product within 50 miles (80.5 km) of
an authorized service agency. Time and expense charges for anything
beyond that distance will be the responsibility of the owner. All labor
will need to be performed during regular service hours. Any overtime
premium will be charged to the owner. For all shipments outside the
U.S.A. and Canada, please see the International Warranty for specific
details.

It is the responsibility of the owner to inspect and report any shipping

damage claims, hidden or otherwise, promptly following delivery.

No mileage or travel charges will be honored on any equipment that is
deemed portable. In general, equipment with a cord and plug weighing
less than 50 lb. (22.7 kg) is considered portable and should be taken or

shipped to the closest authorized service agency, transportation prepaid .

CO NTAC T

Should you require any assistance regarding the operation or
maintenance of any Wells equipment; write, phone, fax or email
our service department. In all correspondence mention the
model number and the serial number of your unit, as well as
the voltage or type of gas you are using.

Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time

Telephone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

www.wells-mfg.com

WARRA

THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

• Any product which has not been installed, cleaned, maintained,
or used in accordance with the directions published in the appropriate

installation sheet and/or owner’s manual as well as national and local

codes, including incorrect gas or electrical connection. Wells is not liable
for any unit which has been mishandled, abused, misapplied, subjected
to chlorides, harsh chemicals, or caustic cleaners, damaged from
exposure to hard water, modified by unauthorized personnel, damaged
by flood, fire, or other acts of nature [or God], or which have an altered
or missing serial number.

• Installation, labor, and job checkouts, calibration of heat controls, air

and gas burner/bypass/pilot adjustments, gas or electrical system
checks, voltage and phase conversions, cleaning of equipment,
or seasoning of griddle surface.

• Replacement of fuses or resetting of circuit breakers, safety controls,
or reset buttons.

• Replacement of broken or damaged glass components, quartz heating
elements, and light bulbs.

• Labor charges for all removable parts in gas charbroilers and hotplates,
including but not limited to burners, grates, and radiants.

• Any labor charges incurred by delays, waiting time, or operating
restrictions that hinder a service technician’s ability to perform service.

• Parts that fail or are damaged due to normal wear or labor for

replacement of Items that can easily be replaced during a daily cleaning
routine. such as but not limited to silicone belts, PTFE non-stick sheets,
knobs, control labels, bulbs, fuses, quartz heating elements, baskets,
racks, and grease drawers.

• Components that should be replaced when damaged or worn, but have
been field-repaired instead [eg. field-welded fry pots].

• Any loss of business or profits.

ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES

Specialty/chain specific versions may also have additional and/or
extended warranties.

NTY EXCLUSIONS

PRODUCTS PARTS LABOR

universal ventless hoods 2 years 1 year

canopy hoods 2 years 1 year

“Cook’n Hold” equipment [HW10,

HWSMP, LLSC7, LLSC7WA, LLSC11,

2 years 1 year

an d LLSC 1 1WA]

cast iron grates, burners, and burner

shields

original Wells parts sold to repair

Wells equipment

1 year

90 days

Service First 1 year

The fore going warrant y is in lieu of any and a ll other warranti es expresse d or implied and c onstitutes the e ntire warranty. 2M-Z22393 • Rev A • 02.2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY
SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 2
PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION 3
AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION 3
INSTALLATION 4
OPERATION 5
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 6
MAINTENANCE - SET BAKING TEMPERATURE 8
TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS 8
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST 10 - 13
WIRING DIAGRAM 14 - 15
PARTS & SERVICE 17
CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA 17

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INTRODUCTION

Thank You for purchasing this Wells Bloomfield appliance.
Proper installation, professional operation and consistent maintenance of this appliance will ensure that

it gives you the very best performance and a long, economical service life.
This manual contains the information needed to properly install this appliance, and to use and care for

the appliance in a manner which will ensure its optimum performance.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL STYLE VOLTAGE 1ø WATTS AMPS POWER SUPPLY CORD

M212 2M-Z15148 Owners Manual for WB-1 and WB-2 Waffle Bakers

WB1-TM
WB2-TM

Single Waffle Baker

Double Waffle Baker 1892 W 8.6 A

220 CE

946 W 4.3 A

CEE 7/VII

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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS

UPPER GRID

(RAISED POSITION)

POWER

SWITCH

UPPER GRID

(LOWERED

POSITION)

HANDLE

DRIP TRAY

NAME

PLATE

POWER

CORD

BACK VIEW

TIMER

LOWER GRID

ADJUSTABLE NON-SLIP FEET

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

M212 2M-Z15148 Owners Manual for WB-1 and WB-2 Waffle Bakers

Fig. 1 Waffle Baker - Features & Operating Controls (WB2 shown, WB1 similar)

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

DANGER: BURN HAZARD

Contact with cooking grid surface will cause severe burns. Use the handle to lift the
grid. Avoid contact with grid surfaces.

WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

All servicing requiring access to non-insulated components must be performed by
qualified service personnel. DO NOT open any access panel that requires the use
of tools. Failure to heed this warning may result in severe electric shock.

This appliance is intended for use in commercial establishments
only.

This appliance is intended
No other use is
agents.

Operators of this appliance must be familiar with the appliance use,
limitations and associated restrictions. Operating instructions must be
read and understood by all persons using or installing this appliance.

Cleanliness of this appliance is essential to good sanitation. Read and
follow all included cleaning instructions and schedules to ensure the
safety of the food product.

Disconnect this appliance from electrical power before performing any
maintenance or servicing.

DO NOT submerge this appliance in water. This appliance is not jet
stream approved. Do not direct water jet or steam jet at this appliance,
or at any control panel or wiring. Do not splash or pour water on, in or
over any controls, control panel or wiring.

Exposed surfaces of this appliance can be hot to the touch and may
cause burns.

The technical content of this manual, including any wiring diagrams,
schematics, parts breakdown illustrations and/or adjustment
procedures, is intended for use by qualified technical personnel. Any
procedure which requires the use of tools must be performed by a
qualified technician.

recommended or authorized by the manufacturer or its

to prepare food for human consumption.

CAUTION:

RISK OF
DAMAGE

DO NOT connect or energize
this appliance until all
installation instructions are
read and followed. Damage
to the appliance will result if
these instructions are not
followed.

CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE

Exposed
to the touch and may cause
burns.

surfaces can be hot

This manual is considered to be a permanent part of the appliance.
This manual and all supplied instructions, diagrams, schematics, parts
breakdown illustrations, notices and labels must remain with the
appliance if it is sold or moved to another location.

This appliance is made in the USA. Unless otherwise noted, this
appliance has American sizes on all hardware.

This appliance conforms to NSF Standard 4 for sanitation only if
installed in accordance with the supplied Installation Instructions and

M212 2M-Z15148 Owners Manual for WB-1 and WB-2 Waffle Bakers

maintained according to the instructions in this manual.

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AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION

STD 4

E6070

INSTALLATION

NOTE: DO NOT discard

the carton or other packing
materials until you have
inspected the appliance for
hidden damage and tested it
for proper operation.
Refer to SHIPPING DAMAGE
CLAIM PROCEDURE on the
inside front cover of this
manual.

CAUTION:

RISK OF
DAMAGE

DO NOT connect or energize
this appliance until all
installation instructions are
read and followed. Damage
to the appliance will result if
these instructions are not
followed.

CAUTION:

ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD

UNPACKING & INSPECTION

Carefully remove the appliance from the carton. Remove all
protective plastic film, packing materials and accessories from the
appliance before connecting performing any installation procedure.

Carefully read all instructions in this manual and the Installation
Instruction Sheet packed with the appliance before starting any
installation.

Read and understand all labels and diagrams attached to the
appliance.

Carefully account for all components and accessories before
discarding packing materials. Store all accessories in a convenient
place for later use.

COMPONENTS
1 or 2 ea. DRIP TRAY(S)
1 or 2 ea. HANDLE(S)
4 ea. ADJUSTABLE FEET

SETUP

Lightly lubricate threaded boss of upper grid using vegetable oil.
Thread handle onto boss, making sure that they are fully seated.
Handles are not removable once installed.

Setup the appliance only on a firm, level, non-combustible surface.

local codes for requirements. Concrete, tile, terrazzo or metal

Verify
surfaces are recommended.

The ground prong of the
power cord is part of a system
designed to protect you from
electric shock in the event of
internal damage to the
appliance.
NEVER CUT OFF THE
GROUND PRONG
(large round prong).
NEVER TWIST A PRONG TO
FIT AN EXISTING
RECEPTACLE.
Contact a licensed electrician
to install an electrical
receptacle appropriate to
the voltage and amperage
requirements of the
waffle baker.

IMPORTANT:

Damage due to being
connected to the wrong
voltage or phase is NOT
covered by warranty.

Install the provided adjustable feet, one on each corner of the

nce, in the holes provided. Verify that the unit sits firmly ON

applia
ALL FOUR FEET. Adjust as required to level the appliance.
All four feet must be adjusted to firmly contact the countertop in
order to prevent tipping.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Refer to the nameplate. Verify the elect
and phase must match the nameplate specifications. Connecting the
waffle baker to the wrong voltage can severely damage the unit or
cause noticeably decreased performance.

IMPORTANT: Damage due to being connected to the wrong voltage is
NOT covered by warranty.

SEASONING THE GRIDS

Lightly spray commercial waffle baker spray on both upper and lower
grid.

Carefully close the upper grid. Turn the power switch
the waffle baker to pre-heat for at least 20 minutes.

Using the handle, lift the upper grid and lightly re-coat both upper and
lowe

r grid. Lower the upper grid.

The appliance is now ready for use.

rical service power. Voltage

ON, then allow

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